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FAB 858J

1971 Morris 1800

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,782 mi
Last recorded28,782 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1971 Morris 180044,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAB 858J
MakeMorris
Model1800
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 28,782 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 27,901 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 26,184 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 24,909 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 24,513 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear n/s and o/s tyre perished

Fail 2 Jul 2016 24,509 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear n/s and o/s tyre perished

How Reliable is the Morris 1800?

Based on 871 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
brake recording little or no effort 17
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
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FAB 858J is a 1971 Morris 1800 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Morris 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 44,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FAB 858J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris 1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Morris 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FAB 858J?

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What year was FAB 858J registered?

FAB 858J is a 1971 Morris 1800, first registered on 4 January 1971.

Is FAB 858J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAB 858J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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